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the world's most inquisitive podcastWed, 12 Aug 2015 12:48:22 -0600https://podbean.com/?v=3.2enCopyright 2012 Alex Wong. All rights reserved.Sports & Recreation1440the world's most inquisitive podcast the world's most inquisitive podcastAlex WongAlex Wongchilandwong@gmail.comNoYeshttp://deow9bq0xqvbj.cloudfront.net/image-logo/587514/foritunes.pngsteven lebron radiohttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com
144144Ep 100: Sean Highkinhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-100-sean-highkin/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-100-sean-highkin/#commentsWed, 12 Aug 2015 12:48:22 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-100-sean-highkin/Sean Highkin and I discuss the 100 rules of Twitter.
]]>Sean Highkin and I discuss the 100 rules of Twitter.Alex WongYesNo01:12:50Ep 99: Eva Hollandhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-99-eva-holland/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-99-eva-holland/#commentsFri, 19 Jun 2015 00:19:13 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-99-eva-holland/Eva Holland joined me to talk about her path towards becoming a freelance writer, her recent trip to the Cirque of the Unclimbables and more. Also, I talk about the time I spent several years of my childhood figure skating.
]]>Eva Holland joined me to talk about her path towards becoming a freelance writer, her recent trip to the Cirque of the Unclimbables and more. Also, I talk about the time I spent several years of my childhood figure skating.Alex WongYesNo01:09:10Ep 98: Mina Kimeshttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/episode-98/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/episode-98/#commentsMon, 15 Jun 2015 07:49:51 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/episode-98/Mina Kimes, senior writer at ESPN The Magazine, joined me to talk about the transition from business to sports writing, her recent feature on the Unkillable Demon King, and more.
]]>Mina Kimes, senior writer at ESPN The Magazine, joined me to talk about the transition from business to sports writing, her recent feature on the Unkillable Demon King, and more.Alex WongYesNo54:08Ep 97: Sage Steelehttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/episode-97/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/episode-97/#commentsWed, 10 Jun 2015 23:34:41 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/episode-97/Sage Steele, host of ESPN’s NBA Countdown, joined me to chat about her career path, working the NBA Finals, and her friendship with Stuart Scott.
]]>Sage Steele, host of ESPN's NBA Countdown, joined me to chat about her career path, working the NBA Finals, and her friendship with Stuart Scott.Alex WongYesNo01:18:49Ep 96: My Friend Jonhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/episode-96/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/episode-96/#commentsWed, 10 Jun 2015 12:46:13 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/episode-96/My friend Jon returns as we revisit a recent racist (and kind of hilarious) encounter, live-tweeting at movie theaters, buying Twitter followers and more.
]]>My friend Jon returns as we revisit a recent racist (and kind of hilarious) encounter, live-tweeting at movie theaters, buying Twitter followers and more.Alex WongYesNo00:53:58Ep 95: Kevin Clarkhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/episode-95/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/episode-95/#commentsMon, 08 Jun 2015 08:59:34 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/episode-95/Kevin Clark (NFL writer at The Wall Street Journal) joined me to talk about growing up rooting for Shaq-Penny, how Michael Beasley helped his writing career and offbeat stories about Peyton Manning, Andrew Luck and Aaron Rodgers.
]]>Kevin Clark (NFL writer at The Wall Street Journal) joined me to talk about growing up rooting for Shaq-Penny, offbeat football stories, and more.Alex WongYesNo00:56:55Ep 94: Shea Serranohttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/episode94/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/episode94/#commentsTue, 02 Jun 2015 06:38:47 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/episode94/Shea Serrano (Grantland, “Bun B’s Rap Coloring and Activity Book”) joined me to talk about being a Spurs fan, working as an ESL teacher, his new book project, J.Cole, NFL Blitz and more.
]]>Shea Serrano (Grantland, "Bun B's Rap Coloring and Activity Book") joined me to talk about being a Spurs fan, working as an ESL teacher, his new book project, J.Cole, NFL Blitz and more.Alex WongYesNo00:51:00Ep 93: Lee Jenkinshttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-93-lee-jenkins/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-93-lee-jenkins/#commentsMon, 16 Mar 2015 12:27:13 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-93-lee-jenkins/Lee Jenkins of Sports Illustrated joined me to talk about his career path, his approach to profile writing, his recent piece on Jeff Teague and the Atlanta Hawks, the most challenging piece he’s had to write in his career, and much more.
]]>Lee Jenkins of Sports Illustrated joined me to talk about his career path, his approach to profile writing, his recent piece on Jeff Teague and the Atlanta Hawks, the most challenging piece he's had to write in his career, and much more.Alex WongYesNo55:26Ep 92: MC Jinhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/episode92/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/episode92/#commentsThu, 26 Feb 2015 02:35:45 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/episode92/I visited Jin at a music studio in Brooklyn this week. We walked through his entire career, from growing up, to his big break on 106 & Park, to his Ruff Ryder days, to his career in Hong Kong, and to the present, where he’s still passionate about music, but also a husband, a father, and someone with a much different perspective about his career.
]]>I visited Jin at a music studio in Brooklyn this week.Alex WongYesNo01:22:17Ep 91: Michael Pinahttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-91-michael-pina/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-91-michael-pina/#commentsWed, 17 Dec 2014 09:16:20 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-91-michael-pina/Michael Pina returns to the podcast as we catch up on the NBA. We work the trade machine and I reveal the one team I have avoided watching all season. Actually, whatever, spoiler: it’s the Pacers.
]]>Michael Pina returns to the podcast as we catch up on the NBA. We work the trade machine and I reveal the one team I have avoided watching all season. Actually, whatever, spoiler: it's the Pacers.Alex WongYesNo1:04:21Ep 90: Danny Boweshttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-90-danny-bowes/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-90-danny-bowes/#commentsTue, 16 Dec 2014 02:10:27 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-90-danny-bowes/Danny Bowes — a film, theater and television critic for the Salt Lake City Weekly and NBA fan for three decades — joined me to talk about all our favorite petty storylines in the league past and present, detoured to try and define “thinkpiece” and more. Also, Danny presents his Pat Riley theory.
]]>Danny Bowes -- a film, theater and television critic for the Salt Lake City Weekly and NBA fan for three decades -- joined me on the podcast.Alex WongYesNo01:06:45Ep 89: Blake Murphy (Bonus Cuts)http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-89-outtakes-with-blake-murphy/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-89-outtakes-with-blake-murphy/#commentsMon, 01 Dec 2014 23:58:34 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-89-outtakes-with-blake-murphy/Outtakes episode: Blake Murphy and I run through some Raptors alumni, shouts to Joey Graham, and discuss other NBA topics.
]]>Outtakes episode: Blake Murphy and I run through some Raptors alumni, shouts to Joey Graham, and discuss other NBA topics.Alex WongYesNo00:28:15Ep 88: Blake Murphyhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-88-blake-murphy/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-88-blake-murphy/#commentsMon, 01 Dec 2014 14:29:18 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-88-blake-murphy/I’m joined by Blake Murphy of Raptors Republic to discuss the team’s fast start, upcoming decisions on Jonas Valanciunas and Terrence Ross, DeMar DeRozan’s injury, Matt Devlin, Jack Armstrong being only 51, Bruno and more.
]]>I'm joined by Blake Murphy of Raptors Republic to discuss the team's fast start, upcoming decisions on Jonas Valanciunas and Terrence Ross, DeMar DeRozan's injury, Matt Devlin, Jack Armstrong being only 51, Bruno and more.Alex WongYesNo1:04:40Ep 87: Evan Hugheshttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-87-evan-hughes/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-87-evan-hughes/#commentsThu, 30 Oct 2014 12:32:53 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-87-evan-hughes/Evan Hughes joined me to discuss “The Trials of White Boy Rick”, a story he wrote recently investigating the story of Rick Wershe, an alleged drug kingpin of Detroit in the late 1980s, and the complicated tale of how he’s still in jail today.
]]>Evan Hughes joined me to discuss "The Trials of White Boy Rick", a story he wrote recently investigating the story of Rick Wershe, an alleged drug kingpin of Detroit in the late 1980s, and the complicated tale of how he's still in jail today.Alex WongYesNo1:21:29Ep 86: Matt Moorehttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-86-matt-moore/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-86-matt-moore/#commentsMon, 27 Oct 2014 08:51:44 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-86-matt-moore/Final NBA preview episode. Matt Moore of CBS Sports joined me to explain reasons to get excited for all 30 teams this season.
]]>Final NBA preview episode. Matt Moore of CBS Sports joined me to explain reasons to get excited for all 30 teams this season.Alex WongYesNo01:08:11Ep 85: Andrew Ungvari (Bonus Cuts)http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-85-outtakes-with-andrew-unvgari/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-85-outtakes-with-andrew-unvgari/#commentsFri, 24 Oct 2014 01:37:04 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-85-outtakes-with-andrew-unvgari/More NBA preview talk with Andrew Ungvari on this outtakes episode. Potential surprise playoff teams, team that might make the playoffs, Mark Cuban versus Daryl Morey, the future in Phoenix and Utah, Jason Richardson, Jason Kapono and the new financial reality in the NBA.
]]>More NBA preview talk with Andrew Ungvari on this outtakes episode.Alex WongYesNo00:38:54Ep 84: Andrew Ungvarihttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-84-andrew-ungvari/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-84-andrew-ungvari/#commentsThu, 23 Oct 2014 13:50:29 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-84-andrew-ungvari/NBA Preview III. Andrew Ungvari returns to the podcast to discuss the latest round of criticism about Kobe, and look forward to the Lakers season.
]]>NBA Preview III. Andrew Ungvari returns to the podcast to discuss the latest round of criticism about Kobe, and look forward to the Lakers season.Alex WongYesNo1:13:59Ep 83: Ian Levy (Bonus Cuts)http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-83-outtakes-1-ian-levy/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-83-outtakes-1-ian-levy/#commentsWed, 22 Oct 2014 02:50:05 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-83-outtakes-1-ian-levy/20 more minutes with Ian Levy. Outtakes from our podcast episode, including our discussion about a potential draft reform, rule changes in the NBA and the geometry of garbage time basketball.
]]>20 more minutes with Ian Levy. Outtakes from our podcast episode, including our discussion about a potential draft reform, rule changes in the NBA and the geometry of garbage time basketball.Alex WongYesNo00:24:01Ep 82: Ian Levyhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-82-ian-levy/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-82-ian-levy/#commentsWed, 22 Oct 2014 02:47:26 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-82-ian-levy/NBA Preview II. Ian Levy joined me to talk about OKC’s championship window, Indiana’s long season ahead, Toronto’s potential in the East and more.
]]>NBA Preview II. Ian Levy joined me to talk about OKC's championship window, Indiana's long season ahead, Toronto's potential in the East and more.Alex WongYesNo1:15:39Ep 81: Sean Highkinhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-81-sean-highkin/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-81-sean-highkin/#commentsMon, 20 Oct 2014 09:28:20 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-81-sean-highkin/NBA preview podcast! Sean Highkin joined me to discuss the season ahead, we also took some time to discuss Alex Rodriguez, The Players’ Tribune and more.
]]>NBA preview podcast! Sean Highkin joined me to discuss the season ahead, we also took some time to discuss Alex Rodriguez, The Players' Tribune and more.Alex WongYesNo01:01:55Ep 80: Steve McPhersonhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-80-steve-mcpherson/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-80-steve-mcpherson/#commentsSun, 28 Sep 2014 22:09:42 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-80-steve-mcpherson/Steve McPherson joined me to talk about 20 minute naps, his music career, his writing process, great NBA photoshops, the Minnesota Timberwolves and his daughter Maggie going viral on the Internet.
]]>Steve McPherson joined me to talk about 20 minute naps, his music career, our writing process, great photoshops, the Minnesota Timberwolves and his daughter Maggie going viral on the Internet.Alex WongYesNo01:10:42Ep 79: Zach Lowehttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-79-zach-lowe/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-79-zach-lowe/#commentsThu, 25 Sep 2014 09:30:49 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-79-zach-lowe/Zach Lowe of Grantland joined me to discuss his career before basketball writing, how “The Decision” helped him, and answer important questions about mascots, t-shirt cannons and more.
]]>Zach Lowe of Grantland joined me to discuss his career before basketball writing, how "The Decision" helped him, and answer important questions about mascots, t-shirt cannons and more.Alex WongYesNo01:04:49Ep 78: Jonathan Hockhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-78-jonathan-hock/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-78-jonathan-hock/#commentsWed, 17 Sep 2014 01:03:23 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-78-jonathan-hock/Eight-time Emmy winning director, writer and editor Jonathan Hock joined me on the podcast to talk about his career, including working at NFL Films, NBA Entertainment, his “Through The Fire” documentary re Sebastian Telfair, how Alfred Slote’s “Jake” influenced his career, his 30 for 30 work, Grantland shorts and more.
]]>Eight-time Emmy winning director, writer and editor Jonathan Hock joined me on the podcast to talk about his career, including working at NFL Films, NBA ...Alex WongYesNo01:04:10Ep 77: Connor Huchtonhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-77-connor-huchton/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-77-connor-huchton/#commentsTue, 19 Aug 2014 13:03:38 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-77-connor-huchton/On the latest episode, Connor Huchton and I go through our timeline and share the tweets we sent that got zero favorites and zero retweets. We spent an hour discussing those tweets.
]]>On the latest episode, Connor Huchton and I go through our timeline and share the tweets we sent that got zero favorites and zero retweets. We spent an hour discussing those tweets.Alex WongYesNo50:03Ep 76: Sean Highkinhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-76-sean-highkin/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-76-sean-highkin/#commentsSun, 10 Aug 2014 23:47:06 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-76-sean-highkin/Sean Highkin returns to the podcast to provide an exclusive update on his status with JaVale McGee. We discuss the Cavs and Thunder, survey the Western Conference, reminisce about Mike Bibby on the Miami Heat and much more.
]]>Sean Highkin returns to the podcast to provide an exclusive update on his status with JaVale McGee. We discuss the Cavs and Thunder, survey the Western Conference, reminisce about Mike Bibby on the Miami Heat and much more.Alex WongYesNo1:20:00Ep 75: Myles Brownhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-75-myles-brown/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-75-myles-brown/#commentsFri, 08 Aug 2014 09:51:44 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-75-myles-brown/Myles Brown joined me to discuss the Kevin Love trade, Jay-Z, Beyonce, Kanye West, manual retweets and more.
]]>Myles Brown joined me to discuss the Kevin Love trade, Jay-Z, Beyonce, Kanye West, manual retweets and moreAlex WongYesNo01:11:56Ep 74: Michael Pinahttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-74-michael-pina/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-74-michael-pina/#commentsThu, 24 Jul 2014 00:04:04 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-74-michael-pina/Michael Pina of Sports on Earth (and FOX Sports, Bleacher Report, Grantland, The Classical and more) joined me on the podcast to talk about standouts at summer league, discuss the Kevin Love-Andrew Wiggins trade rumors and everything else that happened this off season.
]]>Michael Pina of Sports on Earth (and FOX Sports, Bleacher Report, Grantland, The Classical and more) joined me on the podcast to talk about standouts at summer league.Alex WongYesNo01:17:48Ep 73: Bethlehem Shoalshttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-73-bethlehem-shoals/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-73-bethlehem-shoals/#commentsWed, 23 Jul 2014 09:13:28 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-73-bethlehem-shoals/Bethlehem Shoals joined the podcast to talk about the FreeDarko days, if he’s still keeping up with basketball as closely these days, the experience of writing two books, his new career, who would be atop the FreeDarko Player Rankings today, Boogie Cousins, Kevin Durant, LeBron’s return to Cleveland and more.
]]>FreeDarko days, if he’s still keeping up with basketball as closely these days, the experience of writing two books, his new career, who would be atop the FreeDarko Player Rankings today, Boogie Cousins, Kevin Durant, LeBron’s return to Cleveland and more.]]>Bethlehem Shoals joined the podcast to talk about the FreeDarko days, if he’s still keeping up with basketball as closely these days, the experience of writing two books, his new career, who would be atop the FreeDarko Player Rankings today, Boogie Cousins, Kevin Durant, LeBron’s return to Cleveland and more.Alex WongYesNo1:03:40Ep 72: Desus Nicehttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-72-desus-nice/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-72-desus-nice/#commentsFri, 27 Jun 2014 13:43:13 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-72-desus-nice/Desus Nice, one half of Desus vs. Mero, joined the podcast to talk about internet fame, his favorite Bronx stories, comedic influences, his favorite New York Knicks memory and several other knowledge darts.
]]>Desus Nice, one half of Desus vs. Mero, joined the podcast to talk about internet fame, dealing with the scrutiny, his favorite Bronx stories, comedic influences and several other knowledge darts. Alex WongYesNo1:08:02Ep 71: Aliya-Jasmine Sovanihttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-71-aliya-jasmine-sovani/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-71-aliya-jasmine-sovani/#commentsFri, 20 Jun 2014 00:35:21 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-71-aliya-jasmine-sovani/Aliya-Jasmine Sovani, producer and host of MTV’s “Play With AJ”, joined me on the podcast to talk about her career path, being a storyteller and finding the balance between fame and creative control, her ]]>"Play With AJ", joined me on the podcast to talk about her career path, being a storyteller and finding the balance between fame and creative control, her Great Bear Rainforest documentary with Scott Niedermayer, and more. ]]>Aliya-Jasmine Sovani, producer and host of MTV's "Play With AJ", joined me on the podcast to talk about her career path, being a storyteller and finding the balance between fame and creative control, her Great Bear Rainforest documentary with Scott Niedermayer, and more. Alex WongYesNo51:07Ep 70: Sean Highkinhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-70-sean-highkin/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-70-sean-highkin/#commentsFri, 06 Jun 2014 13:02:41 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-70-sean-highkin/Sean Highkin, Sports On Earth contributor and editor at Hardwood Paroxysm, returns to the podcast to talk about LeBron’s cramps, recap Game 1 of the Finals, the LeBron slurpie, Kevin Love and more.
]]>Sean Highkin, Sports On Earth contributor and editor at Hardwood Paroxysm, returns to the podcast to talk about LeBron's cramps, recap Game 1 of the Finals, the LeBron slurpie, Kevin Love and more. Alex WongYesNo1:02:43Ep 69: Ian Levyhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-69-ian-levy/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-69-ian-levy/#commentsTue, 03 Jun 2014 22:24:54 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-69-ian-levy/Ian Levy, founder of Hickory High and current contributor at FiveThirtyEight, dropped by the podcast so we could share stories about managing writing and everything else in our lives, why one of us writes about stats and one of us doesn’t, officially declare calculus to be a bullshit course, discuss the problems in Oklahoma City and Indiana, and look ahead to the NBA Finals.
]]>Ian Levy, founder of Hickory High and current contributor at FiveThirtyEight, dropped by the podcast so we could share stories about managing writing and everything else in our lives, why one of us writes about stats and one of us doesn't, officially declare calculus to be a bullshit course, discuss the problems in Oklahoma City and Indiana, and look ahead to the NBA Finals.Alex WongYesNo1:09:35Ep 68: My Friend Jonhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-68-my-friend-jon/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-68-my-friend-jon/#commentsThu, 24 Apr 2014 11:45:06 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-68-my-friend-jon/My first podcast from NYC, so of course I had to call my friend Jon from Toronto to talk about my move, finding parking in Manhattan, vegans, being early to hip-hop shows, a live read of Donald Sterling’s deposition excerpt and more. Enjoy the show.
]]>My first podcast from NYC, so of course I had to call my friend Jon from Toronto to talk about my move, finding parking in Manhattan, vegans, being early to hip-hop shows, a live read of Donald Sterling’s deposition excerpt and more. Enjoy the show.Alex WongYesNo1:23:06Ep 67: Leigh Cowart Part 2http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-67-leigh-cowart-part-2/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-67-leigh-cowart-part-2/#commentsSun, 30 Mar 2014 23:53:05 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-67-leigh-cowart-part-2/Leigh Cowart returns for part two of our conversation in which we chatted all things baseball including players that we would secretly like to see get fat, why Bartolo Colon is God, Joe Maddon, claustrophobia in the bullpen and more. We also spend some time discussing her new science writing project “Revival Of The Sickest”.
]]>Leigh Cowart returns for part two of our conversation in which we chatted all things baseball including players that we would secretly like to see get fat, why Bartolo Colon is God, Joe Maddon, claustrophobia in the bullpen and more. We also spend some time discussing her new science writing project “Revival Of The Sickest".Alex WongYesNo56:13Ep 66: Leigh Cowart Part 1http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-66-leigh-cowart-part-1/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-66-leigh-cowart-part-1/#commentsSun, 30 Mar 2014 23:51:12 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-66-leigh-cowart-part-1/Leigh Cowart, former sex and science editor at NSFWCORP and all around entertaining person, joined the podcast for a two-part conversation. In part one, we discussed the benefits of having the freedom to find your own unique voice in writing, Leigh’s transition from a ballet dancer to full-time writer, how she leaves her own personal imprint on science writing, and ]]>former sex and science editor at NSFWCORP and all around entertaining person, joined the podcast for a two-part conversation. In part one, we discussed the benefits of having the freedom to find your own unique voice in writing, Leigh’s transition from a ballet dancer to full-time writer, how she leaves her own personal imprint on science writing, and her profile of porn star Marcus London. ]]>Leigh Cowart, former sex and science editor at NSFWCORP and all around entertaining person, joined the podcast for a two-part conversation. In part one, we discussed the benefits of having the freedom to find your own unique voice in writing, Leigh’s transition from a ballet dancer to full-time writer, how she leaves her own personal imprint on science writing, and her profile of porn star Marcus London. Alex WongYesNo47:57Ep 65: My Friend Jon Part 2http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-65-my-friend-jon-part-2/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-65-my-friend-jon-part-2/#commentsSun, 30 Mar 2014 23:48:42 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-65-my-friend-jon-part-2/In part two of my conversation with my friend Jon, we finally get into format, but not before we break down the “steven lebron radio” clip that’s at the start of every podcast and make predictions about a surprise birthday party for our friend. Then we finally we into our “instead of, why not” segment where we recommend things you could do and check out instead including: The Act Of Killing, the value menu at McDonalds, Veep, not sharing gum with large groups of people in public and more. Enjoy.
]]>In part two of my conversation with my friend Jon, we finally get into format, but not before we break down the “steven lebron radio” clip that’s at the start of every podcast and make predictions about a surprise birthday party for our friend. Then we finally we into our “instead of, why not” segment where we recommend things you could do and check out instead including: The Act Of Killing, the value menu at McDonalds, Veep, not sharing gum with large groups of people in public and more. Enjoy. Alex WongYesNo1:05:22Ep 64: My Friend Jon Part 1http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-64-my-friend-jon/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-64-my-friend-jon/#commentsWed, 26 Mar 2014 23:51:51 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-64-my-friend-jon/My friend Jon stopped by the podcast as we reminisce about a Charlie Sheen podcast we did in 2011, the anxieties we have when doing a podcast, not quitting my job in Toronto earlier than I should, reveal our advanced strategies to slacking off at work, discuss my online versus real life personality, what my dad’s expectations of me as a sports writer are, and more.
]]>My friend Jon stopped by the podcast as we reminisce about a Charlie Sheen podcast we did in 2011, the anxieties we have when doing a podcast, not quitting my job in Toronto earlier than I should, reveal our advanced strategies to slacking off at work, discuss my online versus real life personality, what my dad’s expectations of me as a sports writer are, and more. Alex WongYesNo1:19:59Ep 63: Eddie Maisonet and Justin Tinsley Part 2http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-63-eddie-maisonet-and-justin-tinsley-part-2/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-63-eddie-maisonet-and-justin-tinsley-part-2/#commentsWed, 26 Mar 2014 00:03:08 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-63-eddie-maisonet-and-justin-tinsley-part-2/In part two of our conversation, Ed, Justin and I continue to chat about racism in sports, whether the NFL is behind the other major sports leagues in terms of having an environment that is capable of accepting an openly gay athlete, NBA owners who are unable to police themselves, and the burden that is transferred to the players when contract signings don’t work out.
]]>In part two of our conversation, Ed, Justin and I continue to chat about racism in sports, whether the NFL is behind the other major sports leagues in terms of having an environment that is capable of accepting an openly gay athlete, NBA owners who are unable to police themselves, and the burden that is transferred to the players when contract signings don't work out. Alex WongYesNo53:35Ep 62: Eddie Maisonet and Justin Tinsley Part 1http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-62-eddie-maisonet-and-justin-tinsley-part-1/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-62-eddie-maisonet-and-justin-tinsley-part-1/#commentsThu, 20 Mar 2014 22:45:39 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-62-eddie-maisonet-and-justin-tinsley-part-1/In part one of our conversation, Justin Tinsley vents about the pain of being a Dallas Cowboys fan, Ed and I laugh and discuss our takes on fandom and loyalty to teams, we spent five minutes on the Kevin Durant-Lil’ B “beef”, five minutes on the Kevin Durant nickname thing, and then get into racism in our lives and how the NFL is trying to deal with racism and the n-word.
]]>In part one of our conversation, Justin Tinsley vents about the pain of being a Dallas Cowboys fan, Ed and I laugh and discuss our takes on fandom and loyalty to teams, we spent five minutes on the Kevin Durant-Lil’ B “beef”, five minutes on the Kevin Durant nickname thing, and then get into racism in our lives and how the NFL is trying to deal with racism and the n-word. Alex WongYesNo1:00:12Ep 61: Chris Towershttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-61-chris-towers/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-61-chris-towers/#commentsWed, 12 Mar 2014 23:37:34 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-61-chris-towers/Chris Towers from CBS Sports joined me for an hour long fantasy basketball chat.
]]>Chris Towers from CBS Sports joined me for an hour long fantasy basketball chat. Alex WongYesNo1:05:25Ep 60: Seerat Sohihttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-60-seerat-sohi/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-60-seerat-sohi/#commentsWed, 12 Mar 2014 00:29:37 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-60-seerat-sohi/Seerat Sohi is a contributor to Hardwood Paroxysm and ClipperBlog. Talking points on the podcast: The West Edmonton Mall is really good, Fahrenheit versus. Celsius continued, Seera [...]]]>Hardwood Paroxysm and ClipperBlog. Talking points on the podcast: The West Edmonton Mall is really good, Fahrenheit versus. Celsius continued, Seerat’s childhood encounters with sports, Jacob Frankel’s age, there’s a really bad doctor in Edmonton, Liberal Arts degree joke, finding your own unique voice through writing, being a female sportswriter in a male-dominant industry, her trip to the Sloan Conference, defending narratives, Phoenix must make the playoffs, how many real contenders are there in the West, TREVOR ARIZA, making fun of the Raptors, my favorite regular season game this year, HOT TAKES, Derek Fisher still being a thing, figuring out whether there’s a favorite in the West, what we were up to when Ray Allen saved the Heat’s season last year.]]>Seerat Sohi is a contributor to Hardwood Paroxysm and ClipperBlog. Talking points on the podcast: The West Edmonton Mall is really good, Fahrenheit versus. Celsius continued, Seerat’s childhood encounters with sports, Jacob Frankel’s age, there’s a really bad doctor in Edmonton, Liberal Arts degree joke, finding your own unique voice through writing, being a female sportswriter in a male-dominant industry, her trip to the Sloan Conference, defending narratives, Phoenix must make the playoffs, how many real contenders are there in the West, TREVOR ARIZA, making fun of the Raptors, my favorite regular season game this year, HOT TAKES, Derek Fisher still being a thing, figuring out whether there’s a favorite in the West, what we were up to when Ray Allen saved the Heat’s season last year.Alex WongYesNo1:12:06Ep 59: Rebecca Lawsonhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-59-rebecca-lawson/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-59-rebecca-lawson/#commentsMon, 10 Mar 2014 23:38:12 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-59-rebecca-lawson/Rebecca Lawson is an editor at SB Nation’s Mavs Moneyball. Discussion points include: Taylor Swift, Rebecca’s dad is cool, getting into basketball during the 2011 NBA playoffs, “basketball twitter”, her trip to All-Star Weekend in New Orleans, will the Mavs make the playoffs, what’s next for the team.
]]>SB Nation’s Mavs Moneyball. Discussion points include: Taylor Swift, Rebecca’s dad is cool, getting into basketball during the 2011 NBA playoffs, “basketball twitter”, her trip to All-Star Weekend in New Orleans, will the Mavs make the playoffs, what’s next for the team. ]]>Rebecca Lawson is an editor at SB Nation’s Mavs Moneyball. Discussion points include: Taylor Swift, Rebecca’s dad is cool, getting into basketball during the 2011 NBA playoffs, “basketball twitter”, her trip to All-Star Weekend in New Orleans, will the Mavs make the playoffs, what’s next for the team. Alex WongYesNo56:11Ep 58: Ben Sinhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-58-ben-sin/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-58-ben-sin/#commentsSun, 09 Mar 2014 13:06:28 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-58-ben-sin/Ben Sin, writer at Sports Illustrated and subeditor at South China Morning Post]]>writer at Sports Illustrated and subeditor at South China Morning Post, joined the podcast to talk about our experiences of immigrating from Hong Kong to North America, the print industry, why Asian moms might be evil, moving to New York, the Linsanity experience and more. ]]>Ben Sin, writer at Sports Illustrated and subeditor at South China Morning Post, joined the podcast to talk about our experiences of immigrating from Hong Kong to North America, the print industry, why Asian moms might be evil, moving to New York, the Linsanity experience and more. Alex WongYesNo1:14:29Ep 57: My Friend Jonhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-57-my-friend-jon/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-57-my-friend-jon/#commentsTue, 04 Mar 2014 11:49:50 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-57-my-friend-jon/My friend Jon finally made time to come back on the podcast. We spent the entire show discussing Kanye West’s APC shirt, BEEN TRILL, and why some of our creative ideas haven’t taken off. Many questions, very few answers.
]]>My friend Jon finally made time to come back on the podcast. We spent the entire show discussing Kanye West's APC shirt, BEEN TRILL, and why some of our creative ideas haven't taken off. Many questions, very few answers. Alex WongYesNo41:36Ep 56: Anthony Del Col and Daniel Reynoldshttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-56-anthony-del-col-and-daniel-reynolds/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-56-anthony-del-col-and-daniel-reynolds/#commentsMon, 24 Feb 2014 00:24:19 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-56-anthony-del-col-and-daniel-reynolds/Anthony Del Col, co-creator of “Kill Shakespeare”, and Daniel Reynolds of The Same Page joined [...]]]>"Kill Shakespeare", and Daniel Reynolds of The Same Page joined the podcast to discuss fantasy movie leagues, The Wolf of Wall Street, American Hustle, how the Beyonce model can translate to the entertainment industry, the rules of spoiler alerts and the Best Picture race this year.]]>Anthony Del Col, co-creator of "Kill Shakespeare", and Daniel Reynolds of The Same Page joined the podcast to discuss fantasy movie leagues, The Wolf of Wall Street, American Hustle, how the Beyonce model can translate to the entertainment industry, the rules of spoiler alerts and the Best Picture race this year.Alex WongYesNo1:09:28Ep 55: Jeremy Rincon and Rey Moraldehttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-55-jeremy-rincon-and-rey-moralde/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-55-jeremy-rincon-and-rey-moralde/#commentsSun, 23 Feb 2014 01:33:58 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-55-jeremy-rincon-and-rey-moralde/Jeremy Rincon from Ball Is Life and Rey Moralde from The No Look Pass joined me for a karaoke party and some baske [...]]]>Ball Is Life and Rey Moralde from The No Look Pass joined me for a karaoke party and some basketball talk. Also discussed: Jadakiss, Suge Knight, some guy named Chocolate that turned into a running joke, Lindsay Lohan 2030 Oscars bet, Grand Theft Auto, dream podcast guests. Enjoy. ]]>Jeremy Rincon from Ball Is Life and Rey Moralde from The No Look Pass joined me for a karaoke party and some basketball talk. Also discussed: Jadakiss, Suge Knight, some guy named Chocolate that turned into a running joke, Lindsay Lohan 2030 Oscars bet, Grand Theft Auto, dream podcast guests. Enjoy. Alex WongYesNo1:08:46Ep 54: Quinn MacDonaldhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-54-quinn-macdonald/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-54-quinn-macdonald/#commentsThu, 20 Feb 2014 00:43:14 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-54-quinn-macdonald/Quinn MacDonald a.k.a. Wife of Wrath a.k.a. Roller Derby Ambassador a.k.a. future Olympian joined the podcast to play Facebook Bingo, talk about the impact of sports growing up, and educated me on the sport of roller derby. This was a really fun chat.
]]>Quinn MacDonald a.k.a. Wife of Wrath a.k.a. Roller Derby Ambassador a.k.a. future Olympian joined the podcast to play Facebook Bingo, talk about the impact of sports growing up, and educated me on the sport of roller derby. This was a really fun chat. Alex WongYesNo52:50Ep 53: Damon Agnos and J.O. Applegatehttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-53-damon-agnos-and-jo-applegate/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-53-damon-agnos-and-jo-applegate/#commentsTue, 11 Feb 2014 23:30:15 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-53-damon-agnos-and-jo-applegate/Damon Agnos and J.O. Applegate joined the podcast and were encouraged to air out all of their petty complaints about Twitter and to talk about their collaboration on the Macadamia Charles series]]>the Macadamia Charles series at The Classical. Also discussed: my wife has a ukelele now, Cam'ron is starting a cape line, Seven Samurai, neck size of NBA players, All-Star Weekend and more. (Explicit warning: Joseph is sick and coughed a lot on this podcast, please direct all audio complaints to him)]]>Damon Agnos and J.O. Applegate joined the podcast and were encouraged to air out all of their petty complaints about Twitter and to talk about their collaboration on the Macadamia Charles series at The Classical. Also discussed: my wife has a ukelele now, Cam'ron is starting a cape line, Seven Samurai, neck size of NBA players, All-Star Weekend and more. (Explicit warning: Joseph is sick and coughed a lot on this podcast, please direct all audio complaints to him)Alex WongYesNo1:05:07Ep 52: Andrew Ungvarihttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-52-andrew-ungvari/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-52-andrew-ungvari/#commentsTue, 14 Jan 2014 23:44:11 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-52-andrew-ungvari/The podcast returns with frequent guest Andrew Ungvari to talk about the Lakers past, present and future. A look at the financial realities of the salary cap and what it means for the team, revisiting all kinds of hypothetical alternate futures if the Chris Paul trade was consummated, what the team can do moving forward with Kobe and not much else, and more.
]]>The podcast returns with frequent guest Andrew Ungvari to talk about the Lakers past, present and future. A look at the financial realities of the salary cap and what it means for the team, revisiting all kinds of hypothetical alternate futures if the Chris Paul trade was consummated, what the team can do moving forward with Kobe and not much else, and more. Alex WongYesNo1:06:49Ep 51: Dan Devine and netw3rkhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-51-dan-devine-and-netw3rk/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-51-dan-devine-and-netw3rk/#commentsSat, 26 Oct 2013 14:53:08 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-51-dan-devine-and-netw3rk/In the final part of my NBA preview podcast series, Dan Devine from Yahoo’s Ball Don’t Lie and Jason Concepcion, contributor at Grantland]]>Yahoo’s Ball Don’t Lie and Jason Concepcion, contributor at Grantland a.k.a. @netw3rk joined me to talk about the Knicks, their rivalry with the Brooklyn Nets, the Heat’s chances at a three-peat and our Finals predictions. But first, a seven-minute conversation at the top about my condo, and the strange things that go on, from bumping into Landry Fields (I’ve used this story at least seven times this year in writing or on a podcast) and adult porn video shoots. ]]>In the final part of my NBA preview podcast series, Dan Devine from Yahoo’s Ball Don’t Lie and Jason Concepcion, contributor at Grantland a.k.a. @netw3rk joined me to talk about the Knicks, their rivalry with the Brooklyn Nets, the Heat’s chances at a three-peat and our Finals predictions. But first, a seven-minute conversation at the top about my condo, and the strange things that go on, from bumping into Landry Fields (I’ve used this story at least seven times this year in writing or on a podcast) and adult porn video shoots. Alex WongYesNo48:08Ep 50: Eddie Maisonet and Darius Soriano Part 2http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-50-eddie-maisonet-and-darius-soriano-part-2/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-50-eddie-maisonet-and-darius-soriano-part-2/#commentsTue, 22 Oct 2013 23:28:58 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-50-eddie-maisonet-and-darius-soriano-part-2/In part three of my NBA season preview roundtable series, Eddie Maisonet and Darius Soriano return to talk about player branding, preview the Eastern Conference and we all make Finals predictions.
]]>In part three of my NBA season preview roundtable series, Eddie Maisonet and Darius Soriano return to talk about player branding, preview the Eastern Conference and we all make Finals predictions. Alex WongYesNo1:05:00Ep 49: Eddie Maisonet and Darius Soriano Part 1http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-49-eddie-maisonet-and-darius-soriano-part-1/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-49-eddie-maisonet-and-darius-soriano-part-1/#commentsSat, 19 Oct 2013 21:44:14 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-49-eddie-maisonet-and-darius-soriano-part-1/In part two of my NBA season preview roundtable series, Eddie Maisonet and Darius Soriano joined me to talk about NBA player rankings and preview the Western Conference.
]]>In part two of my NBA season preview roundtable series, Eddie Maisonet and Darius Soriano joined me to talk about NBA player rankings and preview the Western Conference. Alex WongYesNo1:04:09Ep 48: Andrew Ungvari and Sean Highkinhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-48-andrew-ungvari-and-sean-highkin/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-48-andrew-ungvari-and-sean-highkin/#commentsTue, 15 Oct 2013 23:47:13 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-48-andrew-ungvari-and-sean-highkin/Two of my favorite previous podcast guests Andrew Ungvari and Sean Highkin joined me for part one of my NBA Preview roundtable series. We previewed the entire league and also found time to ponder Nick Young as the Swag Mamba (copyright, Highkin), discuss a future where Kobe’s not on the Lakers and much, much more.
]]>Two of my favorite previous podcast guests Andrew Ungvari and Sean Highkin joined me for part one of my NBA Preview roundtable series. We previewed the entire league and also found time to ponder Nick Young as the Swag Mamba (copyright, Highkin), discuss a future where Kobe’s not on the Lakers and much, much more. Alex WongYesNo1:21:31Ep 47: Jonathan Abramshttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-47-jonathan-abrams/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-47-jonathan-abrams/#commentsTue, 08 Oct 2013 21:51:39 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-47-jonathan-abrams/I’m joined by Jonathan Abrams of Grantland, the premier writer in long-form sports profile pieces, to discuss his writing career, his upcoming book project, some insight into his recent pieces on Korleone Young and ]]>Korleone Young and Tracy McGrady, and much more.]]>I’m joined by Jonathan Abrams of Grantland, the premier writer in long-form sports profile pieces, to discuss his writing career, his upcoming book project, some insight into his recent pieces on Korleone Young and Tracy McGrady, and much more.Alex WongYesNo39:12Ep 46: Andy Greenwaldhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-46-andy-greenwald/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-46-andy-greenwald/#commentsTue, 08 Oct 2013 00:48:40 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-46-andy-greenwald/I’m joined by Andy Greenwald of Grantland to talk about the challenges of being a television critic and to discuss the impact of showrunners and fan expectations as it relates to Breaking Bad, LOST and The Bridge. And finally, I pitched some fantasy TV trade ideas to Andy, with mixed results.
]]>I’m joined by Andy Greenwald of Grantland to talk about the challenges of being a television critic and to discuss the impact of showrunners and fan expectations as it relates to Breaking Bad, LOST and The Bridge. And finally, I pitched some fantasy TV trade ideas to Andy, with mixed results. Alex WongYesNo00:45:44Ep 45: Chris Towershttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-45-chris-towers/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-45-chris-towers/#commentsMon, 30 Sep 2013 20:03:48 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-45-chris-towers/I’m joined by Chris Towers from CBS Sports to start previewing the NBA season, which is less than a month away. We talk about all things fantasy basketball, from players who are overvalued this year, injury risks to stay away from, sleepers and players who may be worth taking in a later round now that their value has dropped way too much. And, we’re both very high on the fantasy potential of the Utah Jazz. Enjoy the show.
]]>I’m joined by Chris Towers from CBS Sports to start previewing the NBA season, which is less than a month away. We talk about all things fantasy basketball, from players who are overvalued this year, injury risks to stay away from, sleepers and players who may be worth taking in a later round now that their value has dropped way too much. And, we’re both very high on the fantasy potential of the Utah Jazz. Enjoy the show. Alex WongYesNo1:18:11Ep 44: Jeremy Rinconhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-44-jeremy-rincon/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-44-jeremy-rincon/#commentsSat, 28 Sep 2013 20:07:11 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-44-jeremy-rincon/It’s been awhile, but the podcast is back and running again in case you were really, really concerned about its status. Jeremy Rincon from Ball Is Life joined the podcast to talk about our specific gripes with social media, Dave Chappelle’s performance at the Oddball Comedy Festival and finally, go through some betting odds for the Breaking Bad finale.

]]>It’s been awhile, but the podcast is back and running again in case you were really, really concerned about its status. Jeremy Rincon from Ball Is Life joined the podcast to talk about our specific gripes with social media, Dave Chappelle’s performance at the Oddball Comedy Festival and finally, go through some betting odds for the Breaking Bad finale.

]]>It’s been awhile, but the podcast is back and running again in case you were really, really concerned about its status. Jeremy Rincon from Ball Is Life joined the podcast to talk about our specific gripes with social media, Dave Chappelle’s performance at the Oddball Comedy Festival and finally, go through some betting odds for the Breaking Bad finale.
]]>Alex WongYesNo1:08:49Ep 43: Jason Clinkscaleshttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-43-jason-clinkscales/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-43-jason-clinkscales/#commentsFri, 02 Aug 2013 08:48:12 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-43-jason-clinkscales/Jason Clinkscales joins me for what is our (I think) regular month-end podcast. On the agenda: the Sochi Olympics and athletes’ responsibility to speak up for the LGBT community in Russia, the strength (and weaknesses) of drug policies in the major North American sports, the potential uses for Google Glass in sports, Mike Tyson’s new foray as a boxing promoter, and our sports book recommendations.
]]>Jason Clinkscales joins me for what is our (I think) regular month-end podcast. On the agenda: the Sochi Olympics and athletes’ responsibility to speak up for the LGBT community in Russia, the strength (and weaknesses) of drug policies in the major North American sports, the potential uses for Google Glass in sports, Mike Tyson’s new foray as a boxing promoter, and our sports book recommendations.Alex WongYesNo01:29:09Ep 42: Tracy Murrayhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-42-tracy-murray/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-42-tracy-murray/#commentsWed, 31 Jul 2013 22:25:01 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-42-tracy-murray/Former Toronto Raptor and 12-year NBA pro Tracy Murray joined the podcast to take a look back at his career, including being part of the ‘95 Houston Rockets team that won the NBA title, the expansion Toronto Raptors, his thoughts on Vince Carter’s decision to attend graduation the day of Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Shaq-Kobe dynamic that he witnessed as part of the ‘03 Lakers and more.
]]>Former Toronto Raptor and 12-year NBA pro Tracy Murray joined the podcast to take a look back at his career, including being part of the ‘95 Houston Rockets team that won the NBA title, the expansion Toronto Raptors, his thoughts on Vince Carter’s decision to attend graduation the day of Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Shaq-Kobe dynamic that he witnessed as part of the ‘03 Lakers and more.Alex WongYesNo01:12:23Ep 41: Will Leitchhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-41-will-leitch/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-41-will-leitch/#commentsThu, 25 Jul 2013 22:14:11 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-41-will-leitch/Will Leitch, senior writer at Sports On Earth and host of the daily podcast ”The Will Leitch Experience”, joined the podcast to talk about his writing career, his ”Life As A Loser” series, his experience as founding editor of Deadspin, moving out of New York and some baseball.
]]>Will Leitch, senior writer at Sports On Earth and host of the daily podcast "The Will Leitch Experience", joined the podcast to talk about his writing career, his "Life As A Loser" series, his experience as founding editor of Deadspin, moving out of New York and some baseball.Alex WongYesNo1:06:22Ep 40: Justin Tinsley Part 2http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-40-justin-tinsley-part-2/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-40-justin-tinsley-part-2/#commentsThu, 18 Jul 2013 19:20:27 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-40-justin-tinsley-part-2/In part 2 of my podcast with Justin Tinsley, we talk about Trayvon Martin, the failure of the American justice system, being an African-American in the United States, the role of social media and athletes in creating awareness on issues such as the George Zimmerman case, and more.
]]>In part 2 of my podcast with Justin Tinsley, we talk about Trayvon Martin, the failure of the American justice system, being an African-American in the United States, the role of social media and athletes in creating awareness on issues such as the George Zimmerman case, and more. Alex WongYesNo00:50:25Ep 39: Justin Tinsley Part 1http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-39-justin-tinsley-part-1/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-39-justin-tinsley-part-1/#commentsWed, 17 Jul 2013 22:15:26 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-39-justin-tinsley-part-1/Justin Tinsley returns to the podcast to talk about my Popeyes birthday party (again), our gripes with Megabus, Magna Carta Holy Grail, Yeezus and why celebrities can’t just give normal names to their kids. Yes, we’re referring to North West.
]]>Justin Tinsley returns to the podcast to talk about my Popeyes birthday party (again), our gripes with Megabus, Magna Carta Holy Grail, Yeezus and why celebrities can’t just give normal names to their kids. Yes, we’re referring to North West. Alex WongYesNo01:00:25Ep 38: Dan Devinehttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-38-dan-devine/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-38-dan-devine/#commentsTue, 16 Jul 2013 22:25:36 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-38-dan-devine/Dan Devine, associate editor at Yahoo’s “Ball Don’t Lie” blog, joined the podcast to discuss the NBA off-season so far. We look at the Cavaliers’ ceiling for next year, Kobe as a (not so great) recruiter for free agents, Dwight Howard’s move to the Rockets, rooting for the Clippers despite Donald Sterling, why Mikhail Prokhorov didn’t hire a more experienced coach to fulfill his championship desire and gauge Dan’s belief in Andrea Bargnani and Metta World Peace.
]]>Dan Devine, associate editor at Yahoo’s “Ball Don’t Lie" blog, joined the podcast to discuss the NBA off-season so far. We look at the Cavaliers’ ceiling for next year, Kobe as a (not so great) recruiter for free agents, Dwight Howard’s move to the Rockets, rooting for the Clippers despite Donald Sterling, why Mikhail Prokhorov didn’t hire a more experienced coach to fulfill his championship desire and gauge Dan’s belief in Andrea Bargnani and Metta World Peace.Alex WongYesNo01:11:23Ep 37: Erik Malinowskihttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-37-erik-malinowski/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-37-erik-malinowski/#commentsTue, 09 Jul 2013 19:20:44 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-37-erik-malinowski/Erik Malinowski, senior writer at Buzzfeed Sports, joined the podcast to talk about his writing career, covering Rick DiPietro in college, fact checking at Wired, working at Deadspin, his opinions on the online sports media landscape and thoughts on the continuing drug problem in baseball.
]]>senior writer at Buzzfeed Sports, joined the podcast to talk about his writing career, covering Rick DiPietro in college, fact checking at Wired, working at Deadspin, his opinions on the online sports media landscape and thoughts on the continuing drug problem in baseball. ]]>Erik Malinowski, senior writer at Buzzfeed Sports, joined the podcast to talk about his writing career, covering Rick DiPietro in college, fact checking at Wired, working at Deadspin, his opinions on the online sports media landscape and thoughts on the continuing drug problem in baseball. Alex WongYesNo01:04:45Ep 36: Jason Clinkscales Part 2http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-36-jason-clinkscales-part-2/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-36-jason-clinkscales-part-2/#commentsWed, 03 Jul 2013 23:10:07 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-36-jason-clinkscales-part-2/In part 2 of our month-end wrap up, Jason and I dive into the Aaron Hernandez case, discuss Seth Jones’ potential impact on hockey in the United States, talk Andrew Wiggins and the tanking strategy in basketball, and finally, recommend a few sports-related Twitter accounts you should follow.
]]>n part 2 of our month-end wrap up, Jason and I dive into the Aaron Hernandez case, discuss Seth Jones’ potential impact on hockey in the United States, talk Andrew Wiggins and the tanking strategy in basketball, and finally, recommend a few sports-related Twitter accounts you should follow. Alex WongYesNo1:13:33Ep 35: Jason Clinkscales Part 1http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-35-jason-clinkscales-part-1/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-35-jason-clinkscales-part-1/#commentsWed, 03 Jul 2013 22:38:56 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-35-jason-clinkscales-part-1/Jason Clinkscales returns and we recap the month in sports in two parts. In part 1, I get Jason’s thoughts on the Andrea Bargnani trade and than we talk A-Rod, and that conversation started going in all kinds of interesting directions.
]]>Jason Clinkscales returns and we recap the month in sports in two parts. In part 1, I get Jason’s thoughts on the Andrea Bargnani trade and than we talk A-Rod, and that conversation started going in all kinds of interesting directions.Alex WongYesNo00:47:34Ep 34: Joseph Bolandhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-34-joseph-boland/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-34-joseph-boland/#commentsWed, 05 Jun 2013 11:27:52 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedsportshttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-34-joseph-boland/Joseph Boland aka The Rev stops by the podcast to talk about the emergence of Domonic Brown, favorite and most hated athletes from Philadelphia, debate NHL vs. NBA playoffs, show love to Bill Watterson and I find out first hand just how hard it is to spell words from the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
]]>Joseph Boland aka The Rev stops by the podcast to talk about the emergence of Domonic Brown, favorite and most hated athletes from Philadelphia, debate NHL vs. NBA playoffs, show love to Bill Watterson and I find out first hand just how hard it is to spell words from the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Alex WongYesNo01:03:14Ep 33: Jason Clinkscaleshttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-33-jason-clinkscales/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-33-jason-clinkscales/#commentsTue, 04 Jun 2013 11:18:14 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedsportshttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-33-jason-clinkscales/Jason Clinkscales returns to discuss Roy Hibbert’s post-game comments, Bill Simmons’ Grizzlies-MLK Jr. theory, Sergio Garcia, George O’Grady, homophobia and race in sports and show love to Popeye’s in a not so blatant attempt for sponsorship.
]]>Jason Clinkscales returns to discuss Roy Hibbert’s post-game comments, Bill Simmons’ Grizzlies-MLK Jr. theory, Sergio Garcia, George O’Grady, homophobia and race in sports and show love to Popeye’s in a not so blatant attempt for sponsorship.Alex WongYesNo01:20:06Ep 32: Rick Trotterhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-32-rick-trotter/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-32-rick-trotter/#commentsThu, 30 May 2013 12:07:18 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedsportshttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-32-rick-trotter/Memphis Grizzlies public address announcer Rick Trotter stopped by the podcast, so don’t be alarmed if his voice sounds familiar to you. We look back at the Grizzlies’ playoff run, talk about the relationship between the city and the team, understand where #WhoopThatTrick came from, and discuss Grizzlies past and present, including Zach Randolph, Tony Allen, Mike Conley, Allen Iverson, Gilbert Arenas, Rudy Gay and Pau Gasol.
]]>Memphis Grizzlies public address announcer Rick Trotter stopped by the podcast, so don’t be alarmed if his voice sounds familiar to you. We look back at the Grizzlies’ playoff run, talk about the relationship between the city and the team, understand where #WhoopThatTrick came from, and discuss Grizzlies past and present, including Zach Randolph, Tony Allen, Mike Conley, Allen Iverson, Gilbert Arenas, Rudy Gay and Pau Gasol.Alex WongYesNo01:13:54Ep 31: My Friend Jon Part 2http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-31-my-friend-jon-part-2/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-31-my-friend-jon-part-2/#commentsWed, 29 May 2013 10:23:33 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedsportshttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-31-my-friend-jon-part-2/In part two of my podcast with my friend Jon, we go over some five dollar ideas that includes an alternative baseball league, wedding planning boot camp and a plan to eradicate foodies and people who take phone videos at concerts.
]]>In part two of my podcast with my friend Jon, we go over some five dollar ideas that includes an alternative baseball league, wedding planning boot camp and a plan to eradicate foodies and people who take phone videos at concerts. Alex WongYesNo1:00:24Ep 30: My Friend Jon Part 1http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-30-my-friend-jon-part-1/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-30-my-friend-jon-part-1/#commentsTue, 28 May 2013 10:25:37 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedsportshttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-30-my-friend-jon-part-1/My friend Jon stops by to talk about the Rob Ford situation in Toronto, the Sergio Garcia-Tiger Woods fried chicken-awkward apology followed by another apology, and we discuss some of our experiences with racism as Asians in North America.
]]>Rob Ford situation in Toronto, the Sergio Garcia-Tiger Woods fried chicken-awkward apology followed by another apology, and we discuss some of our experiences with racism as Asians in North America. ]]>My friend Jon stops by to talk about the Rob Ford situation in Toronto, the Sergio Garcia-Tiger Woods fried chicken-awkward apology followed by another apology, and we discuss some of our experiences with racism as Asians in North America. Alex WongYesNo00:52:38Ep 29: Sumit Dasguptahttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-29-sumit-dasgupta/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-29-sumit-dasgupta/#commentsFri, 24 May 2013 09:54:07 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-29-sumit-dasgupta/Sumit Dasgupta, co-host of The Exchange, joined the podcast to discuss Starting Lineup action figures, treating sports as entertainment and making consumer choices, being a Lakers fan in Boston, the player loyalty argument as detailed by Justin Tinsley, and how the success of teams affect a city’s attitude.
]]>The Exchange, joined the podcast to discuss Starting Lineup action figures, treating sports as entertainment and making consumer choices, being a Lakers fan in Boston, the player loyalty argument as detailed by Justin Tinsley, and how the success of teams affect a city’s attitude. ]]>Sumit Dasgupta, co-host of The Exchange, joined the podcast to discuss Starting Lineup action figures, treating sports as entertainment and making consumer choices, being a Lakers fan in Boston, the player loyalty argument as detailed by Justin Tinsley, and how the success of teams affect a city’s attitude. Alex WongYesNo01:04:34Ep 28: Todd MacCullochhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-28-todd-macculloch/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-28-todd-macculloch/#commentsThu, 23 May 2013 07:55:28 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-28-todd-macculloch/Former NBA player Todd MacCulloch joined the podcast to talk about growing up in Winnipeg, playing at the University Of Washington, his 2000 Summer Olympic experience with Team Canada, shares a few stories on Shaq and Iverson, his early retirement from the NBA, and his foray into competitive pinball. Also, if he was surprised he made the cover of SLAM and how he got referenced on The Chappelle Show.
]]>Former NBA player Todd MacCulloch joined the podcast to talk about growing up in Winnipeg, playing at the University Of Washington, his 2000 Summer Olympic experience with Team Canada, shares a few stories on Shaq and Iverson, his early retirement from the NBA, and his foray into competitive pinball. Also, if he was surprised he made the cover of SLAM and how he got referenced on The Chappelle Show.Alex WongYesNo01:18:44Ep 27: Chris Towershttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-27-chris-towers/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-27-chris-towers/#commentsTue, 14 May 2013 08:57:11 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-27-chris-towers/Chris Towers of CBS Sports drops by to talk all things fantasy basketball. We look at players who were supposed to make a leap this season but didn’t, look at the prospects of guys like DeMarcus Cousins, John Wall, Bradley Beal, Paul George, Dwight Howard and much more. Also, a few minutes on Boris Diaw’s weight.
]]>Chris Towers of CBS Sports drops by to talk all things fantasy basketball. We look at players who were supposed to make a leap this season but didn’t, look at the prospects of guys like DeMarcus Cousins, John Wall, Bradley Beal, Paul George, Dwight Howard and much more. Also, a few minutes on Boris Diaw’s weight. Alex WongYesNo1:09:53Ep 25: Eddie Maisonethttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-25-eddie-maisonet/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-25-eddie-maisonet/#commentsThu, 09 May 2013 07:57:11 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-25-eddie-maisonet/Eddie Maisonet returns to the podcast to chat about the Spurs-Warriors and Thunder-Grizzlies series. Also, we discuss our favorite wardrobe from high school, including my (in)famous Avirex turtleneck, and Eddie shows appreciation for Derek Fisher and throws shade at Geno Smith.
]]>Eddie Maisonet returns to the podcast to chat about the Spurs-Warriors and Thunder-Grizzlies series. Also, we discuss our favorite wardrobe from high school, including my (in)famous Avirex turtleneck, and Eddie shows appreciation for Derek Fisher and throws shade at Geno Smith. Alex WongYesNo1:34:47Ep 24: Andrew Ungvarihttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-24-andrew-ungvari/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-24-andrew-ungvari/#commentsWed, 08 May 2013 10:52:54 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-24-andrew-ungvari/Andrew Ungvari returns to the podcast to catch-up on the Lakers. We chat about the season that was, the Clippers-Lakers dynamic, Magic Johnson’s criticism of the team, Kobe’s future, Dwight Howard’s impending free agency and more.
]]>Andrew Ungvari returns to the podcast to catch-up on the Lakers. We chat about the season that was, the Clippers-Lakers dynamic, Magic Johnson's criticism of the team, Kobe's future, Dwight Howard's impending free agency and more.Alex WongYesNo01:28:06Ep 23: Sean Highkinhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-23-sean-highkin/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-23-sean-highkin/#commentsSun, 05 May 2013 08:23:12 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-23-sean-highkin/I caught up with Sean Highkin of USA Today Sports last night after the conclusion of the Bulls-Nets game to recap the first round and look ahead to the Conference Semi-Finals. Also discussed: Jan Vesely, Luke Babbitt, Andrea Bargnani trade machine scenarios, Andrew Wiggins and more.
]]>I caught up with Sean Highkin of USA Today Sports last night after the conclusion of the Bulls-Nets game to recap the first round and look ahead to the Conference Semi-Finals. Also discussed: Jan Vesely, Luke Babbitt, Andrea Bargnani trade machine scenarios, Andrew Wiggins and more. Alex WongYesNo01:19:19Ep 22: Thomas Golianopouloshttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-22-thomas-golianopoulos/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-22-thomas-golianopoulos/#commentsWed, 24 Apr 2013 09:10:20 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-22-thomas-golianopoulos/Thomas Golianopoulos joins the podcast to discuss his Grantland article titled “The Secret History Of Kobe Bryant’s Rap Career”, going to elementary school with Ron Artest and other things.
]]>Thomas Golianopoulos joins the podcast to discuss his Grantland article titled "The Secret History Of Kobe Bryant's Rap Career", going to elementary school with Ron Artest and other things.Alex WongYesNo00:59:11Ep 21: Jason Clinkscales and Sumit Dasguptahttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-21-jason-clinkscales-and-sumit-dasgupta/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-21-jason-clinkscales-and-sumit-dasgupta/#commentsWed, 17 Apr 2013 08:28:19 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-21-jason-clinkscales-and-sumit-dasgupta/I joined friends of the podcast Jason Clinkscales and Sumit Dasgupta on their weekly sports radio show The Exchange last night to chat about the upcoming NBA playoffs, including the Thunder-Spurs dynamic in the West, the crazy season of the Lakers, the Grizzlies as a potential surprise team, and what else there is to look forward to in the East besides the Heat.
]]>The Exchange last night to chat about the upcoming NBA playoffs, including the Thunder-Spurs dynamic in the West, the crazy season of the Lakers, the Grizzlies as a potential surprise team, and what else there is to look forward to in the East besides the Heat.]]>I joined friends of the podcast Jason Clinkscales and Sumit Dasgupta on their weekly sports radio show The Exchange last night to chat about the upcoming NBA playoffs, including the Thunder-Spurs dynamic in the West, the crazy season of the Lakers, the Grizzlies as a potential surprise team, and what else there is to look forward to in the East besides the Heat. Alex WongYesNo01:09:31Ep 20: Jason Gayhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-20-jason-gay/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-20-jason-gay/#commentsThu, 11 Apr 2013 09:09:54 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-20-jason-gay/Jason Gay, sports columnist at the Wall Street Journal, stops by to talk about the profiles he wrote for Vogue on Rihanna and Beyonce, Jay-Z’s transition from minority owner to sports agent, going to a Brooklyn Nets game with Larry King and finally, we go through his rules for conquering the gym.
]]>Jason Gay, sports columnist at the Wall Street Journal, stops by to talk about the profiles he wrote for Vogue on Rihanna and Beyonce, Jay-Z’s transition from minority owner to sports agent, going to a Brooklyn Nets game with Larry King and finally, we go through his rules for conquering the gym.Alex WongYesNo00:51:49Ep 19: Justin Tinsleyhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-19-justin-tinsley/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-19-justin-tinsley/#commentsWed, 10 Apr 2013 08:13:10 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-19-justin-tinsley/Justin Tinsley joins the podcast to talk about writing sports and music, James Harden, Death Row Records, being a fan of LeBron, being a Dallas Cowboys fan, and finally, we list off some rap lyrics that would make great tattoos.
]]>Justin Tinsley joins the podcast to talk about writing sports and music, James Harden, Death Row Records, being a fan of LeBron, being a Dallas Cowboys fan, and finally, we list off some rap lyrics that would make great tattoos.Alex WongYesNo01:15:27Ep 18: Andrew Crawfordhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-18-andrew-crawford/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-18-andrew-crawford/#commentsThu, 04 Apr 2013 08:21:30 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedgilbert arenashttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-18-andrew-crawford/Andrew Crawford of Shark Fin Hoops returns to the podcast to recap the Chinese Basketball Association season that just finished. We discussed Tracy McGrady, Gilbert Arenas, Stephon Marbury, how a local player was heckled so badly he is now seeking professional counseling, the All-Star weekend in China and Shavlik Randolph playing John Legend songs on the piano at Beijing hotels.
]]>Andrew Crawford of Shark Fin Hoops returns to the podcast to recap the Chinese Basketball Association season that just finished. We discussed Tracy McGrady, Gilbert Arenas, Stephon Marbury, how a local player was heckled so badly he is now seeking professional counseling, the All-Star weekend in China and Shavlik Randolph playing John Legend songs on the piano at Beijing hotels. Alex WongYesNo1:06:17Ep 17: Emile Avanessian Part 2http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-17-emile-avanessian-part-2/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-17-emile-avanessian-part-2/#commentsThu, 28 Mar 2013 07:21:00 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-17-emile-avanessian-part-2/In part two of my conversation with Emile, we talk about our best and worst personal sports gambling moments, review some of the NBA over/ under win totals from before the season and revisit our predictions.
]]>In part two of my conversation with Emile, we talk about our best and worst personal sports gambling moments, review some of the NBA over/ under win totals from before the season and revisit our predictions.Alex WongYesNo01:08:46Ep 16: Emile Avanessian Part 1http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-16-emile-avanessian-part-1/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-16-emile-avanessian-part-1/#commentsWed, 27 Mar 2013 07:55:14 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-16-emile-avanessian-part-1/I’m joined by Emile Avanessian to discuss the past, present and future of LeBron, the career arcs of superstars, Kobe, Tim Duncan, how we scrutinize and criticize athletes, and much more.
]]>I’m joined by Emile Avanessian to discuss the past, present and future of LeBron, the career arcs of superstars, Kobe, Tim Duncan, how we scrutinize and criticize athletes, and much more. Alex WongYesNo1:09:34Ep 15: Five Dollar Ideashttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-15-five-dollar-ideas/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-15-five-dollar-ideas/#commentsTue, 26 Mar 2013 07:35:24 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedfive dollar ideashttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-15-five-dollar-ideas/It’s another five dollar idea episode of the podcast, where my friend Jon and I interrupt the sports discussion and talk really important real life issues, like a solution for guys who are stuck in women’s clothing stores while their girl shops, how to get just sick enough to miss a few days of work, imagining a bar that plays reality shows only, and much more.
]]>It's another five dollar idea episode of the podcast, where my friend Jon and I interrupt the sports discussion and talk really important real life issues, like a solution for guys who are stuck in women's clothing stores while their girl shops, how to get just sick enough to miss a few days of work, imagining a bar that plays reality shows only, and much more.Alex WongYesNo1:05:18Ep 14: Mike Spryhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-14-mike-spry/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-14-mike-spry/#commentsTue, 19 Mar 2013 13:54:51 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-14-mike-spry/On the latest episode of the podcast, Mike Spry and I discuss the flawed environment that is the sports media, and its treatment of the Steubenville rape case, Rick DiPietro, Zach Greinke, Josh Hamilton, Rebecca Marino and Royce White. Also, a discussion on the clash between statistics and narratives in baseball.
]]>the Steubenville rape case, Rick DiPietro, Zach Greinke, Josh Hamilton, Rebecca Marino and Royce White. Also, a discussion on the clash between statistics and narratives in baseball.]]>On the latest episode of the podcast, Mike Spry and I discuss the flawed environment that is the sports media, and its treatment of the Steubenville rape case, Rick DiPietro, Zach Greinke, Josh Hamilton, Rebecca Marino and Royce White. Also, a discussion on the clash between statistics and narratives in baseball.Alex WongYesNo1:13:43Ep 13: Eddie Maisonethttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-13-eddie-maisonet/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-13-eddie-maisonet/#commentsFri, 15 Mar 2013 07:44:49 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-13-eddie-maisonet/Eddie Maisonet joined me to talk about his sports writing career, DeAndre Jordan’s dunk on Brandon Knight, how Sam Perkins somehow influenced both of us, the alternate jerseys of the Warriors and Thunder, how the Western Conference shapes up and why everyone should relax about Russell Westbrook.

The weird noise you hear in the background as Eddie is talking is me trying not to laugh.

]]>Eddie Maisonet joined me to talk about his sports writing career, DeAndre Jordan's dunk on Brandon Knight, how Sam Perkins somehow influenced both of us, the alternate jerseys of the Warriors and Thunder, how the Western Conference shapes up and why everyone should relax about Russell Westbrook. The weird noise you hear in the background as Eddie is talking is me trying not to laugh.Alex WongYesNo00:58:19Ep 12: Mark Triblehttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-12-mark-trible/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-12-mark-trible/#commentsWed, 13 Mar 2013 07:27:38 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-12-mark-trible/Mark Trible drops by to chat about how he went from a philosophy major to a sportswriter, the joys of covering high school hoops, the Eagles, how Philadelphia feels about Andrew Bynum, how covering the Flyers changed him from a fan to an observer, and a really funny Andy Reid story.
]]>Mark Trible drops by to chat about how he went from a philosophy major to a sportswriter, the joys of covering high school hoops, the Eagles, how Philadelphia feels about Andrew Bynum, how covering the Flyers changed him from a fan to an observer, and a really funny Andy Reid story.Alex WongYesNo1:02:23Ep 11: Five Dollar Ideashttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-11-five-dollar-ideas/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-11-five-dollar-ideas/#commentsThu, 07 Mar 2013 09:18:48 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-11-five-dollar-ideas/My friend Jon and I explore some of our five dollar ideas, including: hologram dogs, American Idol style competition for the next sitcom, donuts and bagels, Big Macs and Whoppers, one pair of jeans to rule them all, The Wire action figures, and much more.
]]>My friend Jon and I explore some of our five dollar ideas, including: hologram dogs, American Idol style competition for the next sitcom, donuts and bagels, Big Macs and Whoppers, one pair of jeans to rule them all, The Wire action figures, and much more. Alex WongYesNo1:03:52Ep 10: Albert Kilchestyhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-10-albert-kilchesty/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-10-albert-kilchesty/#commentsFri, 22 Feb 2013 10:00:00 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-10-albert-kilchesty/Albert Kilchesty discusses the Baseball Reliquary, its origins, its artifacts, the importance of Dock Ellis and the Hall Of Fame’s decision to shut out The Steroids Era.
]]>Albert Kilchesty discusses the Baseball Reliquary, its origins, its artifacts, the importance of Dock Ellis and the Hall Of Fame's decision to shut out The Steroids Era. Alex WongYesNo01:00:22Ep 9: Rodrigo Bascuñánhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-9-rodrigo-bascunan/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-9-rodrigo-bascunan/#commentsThu, 07 Feb 2013 09:15:19 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-9-rodrigo-bascunan/Rodrigo Bascuñán, co-founder of Pound Magazine and author of “Enter The Babylon System: Unpacking Gun Culture from Samuel Colt to 50 Cent”, talks about publishing, hip-hop, life in Toronto and more.
]]>Rodrigo Bascuñán, co-founder of Pound Magazine and author of “Enter The Babylon System: Unpacking Gun Culture from Samuel Colt to 50 Cent”, talks about publishing, hip-hop, life in Toronto and more. Alex WongYesNo58:55Ep 8: Andrew Crawfordhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-8-andrew-crawford/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-8-andrew-crawford/#commentsFri, 25 Jan 2013 10:39:43 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedgilbert arenashttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-8-andrew-crawford/Andrew Crawford educates us on the Chinese Basketball Association and talks in-depth about his recent interview with Gilbert Arenas. Also, a Kenyon Martin urban legend.
]]>Andrew Crawford educates us on the Chinese Basketball Association and talks in-depth about his recent interview with Gilbert Arenas. Also, a Kenyon Martin urban legend.Alex WongYesNo1:03:19Ep 7: Five Dollar Ideashttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-7-five-dollar-ideas/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-7-five-dollar-ideas/#commentsThu, 17 Jan 2013 10:56:10 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-7-five-dollar-ideas/My friend Jon and I share some five dollar ideas, explain our failed Etsy store, recommend things you should check out and induct Beyonce’s GQ photoshoot into the Hall Of Fame. Also, an interview with Violet Kim of the “K-Town Reality Show”.
]]>My friend Jon and I share some five dollar ideas, explain our failed Etsy store, recommend things you should check out and induct Beyonce's GQ photoshoot into the Hall Of Fame. Also, an interview with Violet Kim of the "K-Town Reality Show". Alex WongYesNo1:32:01Ep 6: Brian Blickenstaffhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-6-brian-blickenstaff/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-6-brian-blickenstaff/#commentsTue, 15 Jan 2013 10:25:52 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-6-brian-blickenstaff/Brian Blickenstaff — writer and professional geographer — takes me through all the places he’s traveled to, and talks specifically about boxing and balloon racing in Mississippi and his adventures in Germany. Thunder Bay reference is free of charge.
]]>Brian Blickenstaff -- writer and professional geographer -- takes me through all the places he's traveled to, and talks specifically about boxing and balloon racing in Mississippi and his adventures in Germany. Thunder Bay reference is free of charge. Alex WongYesNo45:31Ep 5: Andrew Forbeshttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-5-andrew-forbes/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-5-andrew-forbes/#commentsFri, 11 Jan 2013 08:44:42 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedfootballhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-5-andrew-forbes/Andrew Forbes drops by to talk about The Barnstormer website, sports in Peterborough, what makes the CFL great, the return of the NHL, and the upcoming Jays season. Steve Largent and Scoop Jardine name drops are free of charge.

]]>Andrew Forbes drops by to talk about The Barnstormer website, sports in Peterborough, what makes the CFL great, the return of the NHL, and the upcoming Jays season. Steve Largent and Scoop Jardine name drops are free of charge.Alex WongYesNo1:25:00Ep 4: Sean Highkinhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-4-sean-highkin/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-4-sean-highkin/#commentsWed, 12 Dec 2012 02:49:57 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedfootballhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-4-sean-highkin/Sean Highkin drops by to talk Trail Blazers, the Jail Blazers era, Oden-Durant, why Paul McCartney got booed in Portland, the Oregon-Oregon State football rivalry, the rise of the Timbers soccer team, and places to check out if you’re in Portland.
]]>Sean Highkin drops by to talk Trail Blazers, the Jail Blazers era, Oden-Durant, why Paul McCartney got booed in Portland, the Oregon-Oregon State football rivalry, the rise of the Timbers soccer team, and places to check out if you're in Portland.Alex WongYesNo50:04Ep 3: Andrew Ungvarihttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-3-andrew-ungvari/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-3-andrew-ungvari/#commentsTue, 11 Dec 2012 10:10:40 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedfootballhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-3-andrew-ungvari/Andrew Ungvari — screenwriter, Lakers fan and all around interesting guy — stops by to talk about his favorite script ideas, growing up with The Alchemist, Kobe, the state of the Lakers and how we got Magic Johnson to sign a napkin for him.
]]>Andrew Ungvari -- screenwriter, Lakers fan and all around interesting guy -- stops by to talk about his favorite script ideas, growing up with The Alchemist, Kobe, the state of the Lakers and how he got Magic Johnson to sign a napkin for him.Alex WongYesNo1:30:00Ep 2: 9-MAN Documentaryhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-2-9-man-documentary/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-2-9-man-documentary/#commentsThu, 06 Dec 2012 03:11:34 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-2-9-man-documentary/Ursula Liang and Theresa Navarro discuss their film, “9-MAN”, how Asian-American athletes are depicted in the mainstream, going to prom with Kendrick Perkins and shopping for underwear with Yao Ming and Wang ZhiZhi.
]]>Ursula Liang and Theresa Navarro discuss their film, "9-MAN", how Asian-American athletes are depicted in the mainstream, going to prom with Kendrick Perkins and shopping for underwear with Yao Ming and Wang ZhiZhi. Alex WongYesNo00:38:02Ep 1: Jason Clinkscaleshttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-1-jason-clinkscales/
http://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-1-jason-clinkscales/#commentsWed, 28 Nov 2012 03:05:59 -0600stevenlebronUncategorizedfootballhttp://stevenlebron.podbean.com/e/ep-1-jason-clinkscales/Jason discusses his writing career, the Giants-Jets dynamic, the branding of the Brooklyn Nets and Jeremy Lin.
]]>Jason discusses his writing career, the Giants-Jets dynamic, the branding of the Brooklyn Nets and Jeremy Lin.Alex WongYesNo01:26:01